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    The Checklist- Is it a Good List?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    thowell, It sounds really great! Did this come recommended to you by someone? I'm just trying to find out if this lady is qualified to make such a wonderful list? Does that sound bad? I don't mean it to. But if I'm going to gauge my "coverage" of topics I'd like to know it's a reputable source, you know? Thanks so much.

    The Checklist- Is it a Good List?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I've seen a few discussions on this, but I just wondered how it compares to state or national standards. It definitely looks complete to me, but how would I know?! :001_smile: How good of a gauge is this? What has been your experience with it? I don't know anything about Cindy Downes- does she know her stuff? (I'm assuming so!) Any thoughts appreciated!

    Easy way to preview curriculum?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I love going to curriculum fairs, but they can be so overwhelming. I love to go to homeschool/education stores to look at curriculum, but they don't always have what I'm wanting to look at. And finding samples online are so helpful. But...I want to look at the whole enchilada. :) I need to be able to sit and study something a good while to see if it's a fit.

     

    Do any of you ask your local stores to order you something just to look at? Would the big box regular bookstores do this?

     

    I guess an ideal situation is to be able to order from somewhere online, get to peruse it and chew on it a few days, then return it if needed for not too much return shipping. (Or like Zappos who has free return shipping because they want your business!!)

     

    Any thoughts appreciated!

    Organized folks don't do this...

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted · Edited by daysaregifts

    If you're super organized, and you feel like your days run more smoothly and less stressfully BECAUSE of your organization...

     

    What would you say you DON'T do, that less organized people DO do...that equates to more time for you to be organized??!! :) (Clarification: maybe more time for you to "work your systems", maintain organization, plan ahead, cook freezer meals, etc!)

     

    Clear as mud?

     

    Example: you don't plop down at the computer 5 times a day (you limit computer time to once or twice a day, etc.),

     

    Thought this might be a helpful thread!

    Shoes- Where to Find Sale Shoes Online!

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    Great suggestions- actually last week I did those very things. I shopped around town, and after not finding what I was looking for I tried Ebay. I found some decent deals, but decided not to try them since I couldn't return them. (Or I assumed that- maybe you can return some.) Anyway, I went over to Zappos and their free shipping and free return shipping got me. Actually on the shoes I was looking for the Ebay prices and Zappos prices were about the same.

    Supremely Organized School Supplies!

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Does anyone have some good systems and pictures? Where could I purchase something like this?

     

    I'm picturing like cups/glasses things holding each thing (pencils, crayons, scissors, etc.) and all are together in some kind of tray/basket. This way the child could take either one cup/glass to another place, or the whole tray/basket.

     

    TIA organized ones! :001_smile:

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